Recommendation CC.34

Recommendation Status: Expand

Increase the number of neighborhoods that have access to essential amenities, jobs, goods, services and parks within a comfortable and safe walk, bike, or transit trip.

This recommendation help achieve the following

Applicable Geographic Scales

Countywide

Municipalities

Key Issues Addressed

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Sustainability Considerations

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Sub-geographies

Equity Considerations

Improved public health outcomes.

Promotes multi-modal transportation systems and opportunities for active transportation.

Related Planning Topic Areas

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Complete Communities

Not Municipalities
Not Sub-geographies
Countywide
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Responsible Growth

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Inclusive
Economies

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Not Population Stagnation
Not Jobs-Skills Mismatch
Not Greater Housing Diversity & Affordability
Infrastructure Cost-burden
Social & Environmental Resilience
Economic Development
Housing
Land Use & Development
Open Space & Environment
Transportation & Infrastructure

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-5 mil)

Partnership

Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • Municipalities

  • St. Louis County Department of Planning

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Timeline

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Supporting Partner(s)

  • Private Developers

  • Local Businesses

  • Community Organizations

  • Great Rivers Greenway

  • Metro Transit

  • Public Safety Agencies

  • Healthcare and Educational Organizations

Project

Cost

High
($10+ mil)

Project, Partnership, or Policy

Policy

Medium-term
(5-10 Years)

Long-term
(10+ Years)

Potential Funding Sources

  • St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue

  • EWGCOG funding

  • Great Street Program

  • Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding (FHWA)

Not Project

Tracking Implementation

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Keep going and publish the success.

Tracking Success

  • LEED_CC_ Quality of Life

  • LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design;

If overperforming, what should we do?

Conduct community walkability / biking audits and educational programs. Implement demonstration projects.

If underperforming, what should we do?

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